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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,246.77, 15,513.28 and 7,047.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,246.77, 15,513.28 and 7,047.73 is: 9,721.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,246.77 : 15,513.28 = 7,047.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,246.77/15,513.28 = 7,047.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,246.77x = 15,513.28 × 7,047.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,246.77x = 109,333,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,333,408.85/11,246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.32

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